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SE57 DAR

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,233 mi
Last recorded135,233 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 135,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 130,169 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 130,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels missing bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 125,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,014 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,935 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,627 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,627 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to register on dsm

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to register on dsm

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,566 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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SE57 DAR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE57 DAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SE57 DAR registered?

SE57 DAR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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